The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 18

Chapter 18: An Unexpected Meeting

Angela Pov

Moments later, Christina sent the meeting address: La Bohème Café on Madison Avenue, 2 PM -Christina

Sophie glanced at the message and cursed. She has some nervel Aller

everything... Angela, you can't seriously be considering meeting her?"

"I have to know what she wants."

"What she wants?" Sophie's laugh was hitter. "She wants your husband, your life, everything you've built these past two years. Did Sean tell her about the baby? Is that why she's suddenly so eager to alk?"

I moved my hand to my stomach. I don't know if Soun told her abou the pregnancy,"

Just then, a nurse approached us. "Mrs. Shaw, I'm sorry, but all surgeries are fully booked today. You'll need to make another appointment."

For some reason, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Sophie seemed pleased too.

"Maybe it's fate, Sophie said softly. "Maybe you should think about this a bit more." She looked at my pale face. "Come ort. you home. You need rest."

Back home, 1 lay in bed trying to rest, but my mind kept wandering. The scene I'd witnessed at my thoughts - Jessica Miller's tearful defense of her unborn child.

the clinic earlier kept replaying in

Lying there, I couldn't stop thinking about what I'd witnessed at the clinic. The words kept echoing in my mind: "This is a life... this

For the first time, I truly let myself feel the reality of the life growing inside me. Not just a problem to be solved, but a baby. My baby. Sean's baby.

me you won't meet with Christina alone. Whatever she has to say, she

Sophie. I'll be fine," I assured her with a

moment, clearly concerned, but

the screen - all unknown numbers, I knew it must be Christina. Without bothering to answer any of them, I turned off my

was exhausted and drifted off to sleep without realizing it. A knock at the door woke me up. Looking out the

Shaw? Miss Jordan is here to see

unannounced. This was her style forcing situations, demanding attention. I took a deep breath. "Show her to the living room. 111

I entered the living room, Christina was standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking impeccable as always in an elegant white dress. She turned with practiced grace,

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An Unexpected

seeing

with a plate of freshly cut fruits, while Christina brought over an iced

Sarah," Christina smiled with a sense of superiority move in, it '11 save me the trouble

Angela, you ve trained the maid quite well.

made

place, like she was the

just recovered from your fever. Mr. Shaw specifically emphasized that you shouldn't have anything cold." She rned to me with genuine

tea instead."

full well she'd said that intentionally for Christina's benefit. Sarah had been with the Shaw family for years, and her loyalty meant more to

Christina's face d

smile.

car for me, but

we move to the terrace? The view

my chest tighten she knew this apartment's layout

subtle power play, and I

things easier for

holding it out to

I asked, staring at